# 117-hr-8403: Proactive Cyber Initiatives Act of 2022

117-hr-8403, Proactive Cyber Initiatives Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA); status Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8403
- Congress: 117
- Title: Proactive Cyber Initiatives Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2022-07-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Proactive Cyber Initiatives Act of 2022 This bill addresses proactive cybersecurity initiatives. Specifically, each department or agency must (1) conduct regular penetration testing on the information systems of such department or agency; and (2) provide to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Office of Management and Budget a report on the results of such testing, including identifying any risks discovered and describing how cybersecurity may be improved. CISA must issue guidance to facilitate the implementation of such requirements. Further, CISA must report to Congress, including an analysis of whether increased engagement is needed from national laboratories and the private sector to assist with the protection of the information systems of agencies through the use of active defense techniques, deception technologies, and penetration testing; the feasibility and benefits of consolidating within CISA proactive cybersecurity initiatives; and whether CISA requires additional authorities or resources to carry out proactive cybersecurity initiatives for agencies. The bill directs the Office of the National Cyber Director to deconflict overlapping cybersecurity jurisdiction between agencies. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on penetration testing and active defense techniques, and study innovative uses of proactive cybersecurity initiatives.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8403 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8403)

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- [117-hr-1448: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1448)
- [117-hr-3537: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3537)
- [117-hr-941: TRANSPLANT Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-941)
- [117-hr-3525: Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacifi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3525)
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